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Micropterus dolomieu is the latin name for smallmouth bass.
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How has the introduction of the smallmouth bass affected the freshwater ecosystem?
Water quality, food availability, and the presence or absence of competing species are among the most important variables that dictate the degree to which a freshwater environment qualifies as suitable habitat for smallmouth bass. Hypothetically, the ideal habitat for these fish would boast a rich and plentiful supply of forage; ample locations that offer the space, safety, and geologic elements necessary to carry out a successful spawning period; clear to lightly-stained water that allows the smallmouth bass to maximize its vision as an advantage in hunting prey; relatively cool water temperatures that promote sufficient levels of dissolved oxygen; and the virtual absence of competing fish populations that require similar conditions for their own species to survive. Of course, a natural freshwaterecosystem that meets all of these criteria is extremely rare. Therefore, while the smallmouth bass would surely flourish under these conditions, its lifestyle has been adapted for general success in a variety of less-than-optimum habitats. In reality, the smallmouth bass must make the most out of the resources at its disposal. Those lakes, rivers, and reservoirs that offer the best overall combination of the aforementioned criteria, all within a relatively close range to each other, are most likely to have smallmouth bass inhabiting them. Generally, smallmouth bass are not present in habitats that require them to travel long distances to find and utilize resources, even if all of them are present. If a competing species, such as walleye or largemouth bass, has exercised dominance over the best areas to feed or spawn, the smallmouth often has no choice but to settle for the next-best options. In this way, and contrary to popular belief, smallmouth habitat is defined less by preference than one might assume.
Define a population?
A population is a self-contained group of animals from a single species that interbreed only among the group. An example would be smallmouth bass in a pond - although there are other smallmouth bass in other ponds, they are reproductively isolated because the bass cannot cross the land bridges between the ponds.
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Is a smallmouth bass a fish?
Yes. A member of the sunfish family. Latin name Micropterus Dolomieu. A sought after gamefish, famous for its hard runs and spectacular leaps.
What is a black bass?
A black bass is any fish of the genus Micropterus, such as the smallmouth bass or the largemouth bass.
How many species of bass are there?
Many, too many to name here. The freshwater black basses, allied to sunfish, include: largemouth bass smallmouth bass spotted bass coosa bass Suwannee bass shoal bass Guadalupe bass
Does large mouth bass eat clam?
Both large and smallmouth bass will eat clams. Usually the will eat the when the clams are "on the move". The clams will expose themselves when they move and bass will bite off the exposed clam. The smallmouth bass is the only freshwater bass with an upper jaw plate designed for cracking the shell of the clam. We have studied bass since 1976 and have recorded clam in stomachs and fecies of both large and smallmouth bass quite regualarly.
Can bass eat crayfish?
Bass in the genus Micropterus, the largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and Coosa bass all love crayfish.
Do largemouth bass eat smallmouth bass?
A big largemouth would eat a smaller fish of any species.
What class is Bass in?
The largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are actually sunfish. The true basses are the white bass, striped bass, and yellow bass, and white perch, of the Morone group.
What state has the biggest bass?
For largemouth, California, smallmouth, Lake Erie states.
What fish are in lake sesekinika?
Smallmouth bass, walleye, pike and perch plus others.
What time of year do smallmouth bass enter a creek?
In fall, pursuing schools of shad.
What is the legal bass fish size?
In most places, 14 for largemouth, 12 for smallmouth.
Why is the common name ''bass'' a misrepresentation of what the fish really is?
Many fish are called bass. The black basses of freshwater, the largemouth, smallmouth and allies, are actually just large sunfish.The true basses are the Morone family, which includes striped bass, white bass, yellow bass, white perch.
